Our Community, Our Mission
Our Community, Our Mission
Latest Episodes
Ep #316- God Runs Toward Us When We Finally Turn Back
In this episode we discuss one of Scripture’s most powerful images of grace, the father who watches in Luke 15, and what it means that he does not simply wait for his son’s return but runs to meet him. Through stories of faith, compassion,...
Ep #315- Standing In The Midst of Falling With Barry Feaker
In this episode we sit down with Barry Feaker to share the remarkable story of how a collapsing shelter in 1989 led to one of the most inspiring community efforts in Topeka Rescue Mission's history. What began as a crisis became a powerful test...
Ep #314 - Inside the R.E.S.T.O.R.E program with Ashley Davis & Crystal Guerrero
What does it actually take to move someone from homelessness to lasting stability? In this episode, R.E.S.T.O.R.E co-directors Ashley Davis and Crystal Guerrero explain how Topeka Rescue Mission is reshaping homeless services through a re...
Ep #313- Spiritual Wellness and Mental Health with Mike Schoettle
“Just pray more” can feel like an answer… until you’re the one lying awake with anxiety, carrying grief, or absorbing trauma from the people you serve. In this episode we sit with Mike Schoettle, our Director of Spiritual Wellness and Disciples...
Ep#312 - Faith and Public Safety: Meet TPD Chief Chris Vallejo
Safety isn’t just a statistic, it’s about trust, relationships, and whether people truly feel secure in their community.In this episode, Chief Chris Vallejo shares how he’s leading in Topeka with transparency and a strong focus on connec...